Starting off as a hobby for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols, creating art with shells has become a business. Laura Lee Towne and Tari Lee Bennett speak to the Nichols' about their craft work to make figures with shells.

Pamela Wood responds to the possibility of Maine having a nuclear dump site.

Alysia Mazzella documents the life of Kitty, a transgender man who recognized her vision of gender nonconformity while in prison. Mazzella highlights the journey that Kitty has gone through and how she is transitioning within society.

Unlike the average homeless shelter, Friendship House houses homeless alcoholics who are attemping to stay sober. Erin Hurney documents the lives and experiences of individuals who stay at Friendship House.

Table of contents for August 1985 Salt Magazine.

Katie Freeman explores the history of Bowie Farm in Durham, speaking to members of the Bowie family about the business.

Marcel Lemelin lives his life with cerebral palsy, yet remains positive in his outlook of life. Jennifer Keen highlights the life of Lemelin, discussing his past and aspirations.

For the town of Eastport, the Fourth of July offers a chance to celebrate being Eastport. Hugh French looks at how the Fourth brings the community together.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Kristin McKinlay spotlights The Cabin restaurtant in Bath, speaking with employees and patrons about their opinions of the business.

Prior to the release of The Salt Book, Pamela Wood speaks to readers about the contents of the book and the release parties.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the Indian Summer and why it might be called that.